מָתַ֛י
𐤌𐤕𐤉
mâthay
long
Interrogative or relative adverb indicating 'when'—referring to the point or period in time at which an action occurs or is expected. Typically used to introduce temporal questions or indefinite clauses concerning time. The nuance can range from inquiry about a precise moment ('when will this happen?') to the period during which an event occurs. Not used as a substantive noun but always as an adverbial marker in relation to time.
Jeremiah 4:14 · Word #8
Lexicon H4970
| Lemma | מָתַי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤕𐤉 |
| Transliteration | mâthay |
| Strong's | H4970 |
| Definition | Interrogative or relative adverb indicating 'when'—referring to the point or period in time at which an action occurs or is expected. Typically used to introduce temporal questions or indefinite clauses concerning time. The nuance can range from inquiry about a precise moment ('when will this happen?') to the period during which an event occurs. Not used as a substantive noun but always as an adverbial marker in relation to time. |
Morphology HTi
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | i — Interrogative — Interrogative |
Common Translation
| Phrase | long |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4970-02
when
| Morphological Notes | Interrogative temporal particle (adverb); invariable form; not used as a noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is an interrogative/relative adverb that marks inquiry or reference to a point or period in time. "When" preserves its temporal focus without adding contextual nuance, reflecting its consistent adverbial function. |
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